Ilhéu de Cima Lighthouse

Ilhéu de Cima Lighthouse (Portuguese: Farol do Ilhéu de Cima) is a lighthouse on Ilhéu de Cima located about 80 m above sea level.[3] The lighthouse is the only building inside the integral nature reserve Ilhéus do Rombo.

Ilhéu de Cima Lighthouse
Cape Verde
LocationIlhéu de Cima
Cape Verde
Coordinates14°57′54.5″N 24°38′30.8″W
Constructionmason tower
Tower shapequadrangular tower with lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower and lantern
Tower height4 metres (13 ft)
Focal height80 metres (260 ft)
Light sourcesolar power
Range9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)[1]
CharacteristicFl (3) W 12s.
Admiralty numberD2904
NGA number24260
Cape Verde numberPT-2190[2]

It is a small white tower 4 meters in height with a white lantern,[2] the lighthouse is solar powered. The caretaker's house is next door. It flashes white lights every 12 seconds, its range is 9 nmi (17 km).[1]

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